Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Credit Cards (was Free Web Hosting)

[Chris W <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

This would work perfectly for what I need and I'll look into it.
Thanks for the info!

--Chris

EMAIL:PROTECTED wrote:

> If you are concerned about protecting yourself from fraud when using 
> your card over the internet, many credit card companies allow you to 
> create virtual credit card numbers for free so you don't have to give 
> them the actual number.  Before making a purchase, you log into your 
> bank's web site and tell them the exact amount of the purchase you want 
> to make.  They will come back with a number that can only be used one 
> time and does not allow more than that amount to be deducted.  The 
> expiration date can be set so the number expires quickly.  If they try 
> to reuse the number or overcharge, it won't work.  It may even trigger 
> the credit card company's fraud detection software if they do.
> 
> Check out https://www.citibank.com/us/cards/vanpromo/cmc_pop/index2.htm 
> to see how the system I use works.
> 
> When a merchant says they won't charge your account, you might try 
> giving them a virtual number with the max amount set to one dollar.
> 
> Bruce


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